Sunset Pho Caffe

October 17, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings3

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED IN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. • OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SOUPS, RICE, CHICKEN, BEEF ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED BOXES OF PRODUCE STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOMS DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOMS DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOORVPREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL THE EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING BY FOOD HANDLING REGULATIONS.
code 57

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